The City of The Hague, The Hague Business Agency and Enterprise Summit organised the Fast Forward pitch challenge to find startups and scale-ups from The Hague who are ready to accelerate. The 5 winning startups of The Hague’s Fast Forward challenge have been selected and preparing for their journey to Web Summit, the biggest tech conference on the planet. With just one week till Web Summit kicks off we will presenting each of the winning startups in a short clip.

The City of The Hague, The Hague Business Agency and Enterprise Summit organised the Fast Forward pitch challenge to find startups and scale-ups from The Hague who are ready to accelerate. We’ve announced the 4 winners of The Hague’s Fast Forward challenge, but did you know we will be taking an extra startup to Web Summit? Find out who the winner of the Wildcard is by watching the video below.

Follow the journey of the 5 startups to Web Summit on Linkedin & Twitter #FastforwardTheHague

Part II October 2018

Follow the journey of the startups to Websummit on Linkedin & Twitter #FastforwardTheHague

The Hague organised the Fast Forward pitch challenge to find startups and scale-ups from The Hague who are ready to accelerate. The winners of the challenge will meet the biggest names and investors in tech at the largest tech event on the planet. Follow the journey of the winning startups, watch the first video to find out which startups will scale up their business at the Web Summit in Lisbon (November 5-8):

Part I August 2018

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Are you a startup or scale-up in The Hague and are you ready to accelerate? Meet the biggest names and investors in tech at the largest tech event on the planet. Join The Hague’s Fast Forward programme and scale up your business at the Web Summit in Lisbon (November 5-8).

Join The Hague’s Fast Forward to Web Summit Programme Make full use of The Hague’s vast international network and contacts and join the Fast Forward Programme. The City of The Hague, The Hague Business Agency and Enterprise Summit have teamed up to take The Hague’s best startups and scale-ups to the Web Summit in Lisbon. We are looking for tech startups or scale-ups active in legal, finance, security, IT or smart city solutions or that make a positive impact by tackling global challenges. Apply before September 11th, 12:00.

What’s in it for you? Last year the Web Summit brought together 60,000 people from more than 170 countries. It is the “world’s largest and most important technology market place”. Here you can meet investors and potential customers, promote your company to a large network of decision makers, companies and media and learn about every major industry touched by technology.

By applying for the Fast Forward challenge you can:

Win a voucher that cover the costs of at least two Web Summit tickets

Get a professional pitch & matchmaking training programme

Get a tailor-made program for meet & greets with potential investors and customers

Benefit from networking as part of the Dutch delegation in Lisbon

Access to social events with Dutch enterprises and investors

Reach new audiences through our communication platform

The winners will be selected based on:

Tech Startups and scale-ups

Based or working in The Hague

Active in the field of technology, data, app/software development or IoT devices

Beyond prototype and that can eloquently demonstrate their product and/or service

With a clear business explanation of their USP and target market

Dedicated and willing to invest resources (time, budget, marketing) into conference preparation and represent The Hague

The winners will be selected based on:

Readiness to enter a foreign market

Innovation

Impact on the global market (economic and social)

Scalability

Potential for financial return

Potential for growth

How to apply:Apply by filling out the application form before September 11, 12:00. If the application criteria are met and compatible with The Hague’s ambition, the applicant will be invited to pitch at Hubfest (on September 20-21).

The start-ups or scale-ups with the most promising business profile will be selected to go to Web Summit. If you have any questions contact us by mailing to: websummit2018@thehague.com

This program is powered by the Municipality of The Hague, Impactcity, The Hague Business Agency & Enterprise Summit